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Michelle Obama’s style - 2013

Michelle Obama’s style - 2013

The Obamas speak to military personnel during a Christmas day visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe, Hawaii on Dec. 25, 2013.

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Go team! -

Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha arrive to watch the Oregon State University vs University of Akron college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 22, 2013.

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Grey lady -

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Dec. 20.

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Perfect pearls -

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama meet with a group of mothers to discuss health care reform in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 18.

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Bright white -

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Malia, left, and Sasha, sing during the finale of TNT's "Christmas in Washington" on Dec. 15.

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Back in black -

President Obama and the first lady walk from the Marine One helicopter to the White House on Dec. 11, 2013, as they return from the memorial service for former Nelson Mandela.

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Graceful in green -

At the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors reception at the White House in Washington on Dec. 8, 2013, the first lady wowed in a dramatic green gown that showed off her sculpted shoulders.

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Disney Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger and Michelle Obama address the audience at Walt Disney World Resort on Nov. 14 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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Back in black -

Michelle wore a sophisticated black coat during a ceremony to honor veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11 in Arlington, Virginia.

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Flower power -

First lady Michelle Obama wears a garland of jasmine flowers during the White House Diwali celebration on Nov. 5. Diwali is one of the most important Hindu holidays.

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Checked out -

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama give out treats to children on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 31.

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Furry friends -

Michelle Obama joins Sesame Street's Elmo and Rosalita for an announcement on a new initiative aimed at promoting healthier nutrition for school children on Oct. 30, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Harvesting a healthier future -

Michelle Obama joined together with school children to harvest fruits and vegetables from the White House Kitchen Garden on Oct. 30, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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National Day of Service -

A girl mimics first lady Michelle Obama's body language as she visits with children at the USO Warrior and Family Center in Fort Belvoir, Va., on Sept. 11, 2013, during a service project to commemorate the Sept. 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance at Food and Friends.

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Black tie -

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at a memorial service for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting at Marine Barracks on Sept. 22, 2013.

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Family style -

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama walk with daughters Malia and Sasha from the White House to Saint John's Episcopal Church for Sunday services on Oct. 27, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Walking proud -

President Barack Obama walks with Michelle Obama, in a dress by Rachel Roy, as he arrives to present William Swenson (R), a former active duty Army Captain, with the Medal of Honor, the highest military award, during a ceremony in the the White House in Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2013.

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Faint flowers -

Michelle Obama, wearing a Carolina Herrera dress, greets Margarida Sousa Uva Barroso, wife of European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, during a luncheon for first ladies at the Studio Museum in New York City on Sept. 24, 2013.

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Touch down -

President Obama, accompanied by the first lady, arrives at JFK International Airport in New York on Sept. 23, 2013, for the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Conference dinner -

President Obama and the first lady take the stage at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner at the Washington Convention Center on Sept. 21, 2013. The dinner is part of a four-day conference on public policy affecting black communities in America and overseas.

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Honoring award winners -

Michelle Obama delivers remarks beside Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Wayne Clough (left) and Director of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Caroline Baumann (right), during a luncheon in honor of the winners of the 2013 National Design Awards at the White House on Sept. 20, 2013.

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Hydrate! -

Michelle Obama, wearing Tory Burch, participates in an event at Watertown High School to encourage people to drink more water on Sept. 12, 2013, in Watertown, Wis.

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Striking yet solemn -

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, vice president Joe Biden and Jill Biden observe a moment of silence to mark the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Sept. 11, 2013.

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In the navy -

U.S. track and field Olympic champion Allyson Felix, Washington D.C. Public Schools chancellor Kaya Henderson, first lady Michelle Obama, North America Reebok president Uli Becker and former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal attend a back-to-school event at Orr Elementary School in Washington on Sept. 6.

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She's got the moves -

The first lady, in leggings, exercises with children at Orr Elementary School as part of a ''Let's Move! Active Schools'' event on Sept. 5 in Washington, DC.

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Flower power -

The first lady is wearing a sleek and sophisticated Anthropolgie Fumaria Tassel Dress by Tracy Reese.

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Tennis pro -

First Lady Michelle Obama attends the 2013 Arthur Ashe Kids Day at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug. 24, 2013 in the Queens borough of New York City.

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No helmet hair here -

First lady Michelle Obama, trailed by a Secret Service agent, sports a laid-back look to ride a bicycle with her family, not pictured, during the family's vacation on the island of Martha's Vineyard on Aug. 16, 2013.

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Mellow yellow -

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing a floral print dress by Talbots, arrive at Orlando International Airport on Aug. 10, 2013. The Obamas attended the Disabled American Veterans National Convention in Orlando.

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Pretty in Pink -

First Lady Michelle Obama poses for a portrait at the White House on July 10, 2013. The First Lady started the "Let's Move!" initiative to promote an end to childhood obesity through exercise and healthy eating.

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Meeting at the presidential palace -

Senegal President Macky Sall and his wife Marieme Faye Sall pose with U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on June 27, 2013 outside the presidential palace before meetings in Dakar.

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Suit up! -

Michelle Obama wears a chic Narciso Rodriguez suit during a visit to Harper High School in Chicago to talk with students about violence on April 10.

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Making movie magic -

Michelle Obama speaks with the cast and crew of the film "42" in the White House on April 2, 2013. From left: actor Harrison Ford, who plays Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey and Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson.

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Story time -

Michelle Obama, in white pants and a J. Crew floral T-shirt, smiles as her daughters Malia and Sasha read a children's book to kids during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 1, 2013.

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Easter stoll -

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, wearing a Prabal Gurung dress and coat, walk through Lafayette Park with daughters Sasha and Malia to St. John's Episcopal Church on March 29, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Pre-Easter celebration -

Michelle Obama, wearing a J. Crew sweater set, and first family dog Bo participate in a pre-Easter celebration with military families and children at the Fisher House, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland, on March 20, 2013.

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Cover girl -

Mrs. Obama appears on the cover of the April issue of Vogue, which hits stands on March 26, wearing a Reed Krakoff dress in pictures by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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Portrait of a lady -

The White House unveiled a new official portrait for first lady Michelle Obama for the President's second term. This photo was taken in the Green Room of the White House on Feb. 12, 2013.

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State of the Wu-nion -

Prior to President Obama's State of the Union Speech on Feb. 12, 2013, Michelle Obama gives a thumbs up in a black-and-crimson Jason Wu dress.

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Gorgeous in green -

The president and first lady attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 7, 2013. Michelle Obama wore a classic conservative green wool dress with a sparkly brooch.

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Wu-ing crowds once again -

For the second time, Michelle Obama opted to wear a Jason Wu dress to her husband's inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2013. She accessorized the ruby-colored chiffon and velvet gown with a handmade diamond embellished ring by jewelry designer Kimberly McDonald and shoes by Jimmy Choo. Here, she waves to attendees at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.

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Prim and proper -

President Barack Obama, right, and first lady Michelle Obama watch the Inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington with their daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, not pictured here, from the presidential box near the White House on Jan. 21, 2013. Mrs. Obama is wearing a Thom Browne dress accompanied by a Reed Krakoff sweater and Cathy Waterman earrings.

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Resplendent at the parade -

First lady Michelle Obama waves as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation's capital on Jan. 21, 2013. She's wearing a sophisticated blue Thom Browne coat, a bejeweled J. Crew belt and J.Crew gloves. Thom Browne, an American designer better known for his menswear, designed the coat based on the style of a man's silk tie.

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Sparkling and sophisticated -

First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden are seen as President Barack Obama speaks to supporters and donors at an inaugural reception for the 57th Presidential Inauguration at The National Building Museum in Washington on Jan. 20. Michelle wore a black sequined Michael Kors boat neck dress.

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A private ceremony -

President Barack Obama, left, takes the oath of office for his second presidential term on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Michelle Obama, center, holds the Bible and daughter Malia looks on. Mrs. Obama is wearing a navy blue dress and cardigan by American designer Reed Krakoff.

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Relaxed and stylish -

First lady Michelle Obama, center, and her daughters Sasha, left, and Malia. right, appear onstage at the start of the Kids' Inaugural concert for children and military families on Jan. 19. Mrs. Obama wore a white Alexander McQueen shirt and black pants to the event, which was emceed by Nick Cannon and featured performances by Katy Perry and Usher.

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Day of service -

First lady Michelle Obama paints a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School in Washington, D.C., during a Day of Service on Jan. 19, 2013. At the volunteer event, which was part of the 57th presidential inauguration weekend, Mrs. Obama wore a flattering casual outfit and showed off her new bangs.